Our CSIA Certified Sweeps and Chimney Restoration Specialists clean, reline, repair and cap gas, oil, coal, fireplace and woodstove chimneys. All of our recommendations are located on NFPA Standards and International Residential Codes. Our truck mounted power-vacuum, compressed air and portable HEPA units thoroughly clean furnaces, boilers, and air ducts for gas, electric or oil-fired heating and air conditioning systems.
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From a basic cleaning to a complicated restoration, our certified technicians have the specialized knowledge and skill to make sure your fire stays in its place. D.J. Cross is a full-service operation ready to maintain or preserve your hearth, whether it was built last year or before the turn of the last century.
From Rittenhouse Square to Newtown Square and West Chester to West Philadelphia, chances are you've seen our residential and commercial projects. Have you dined in front of the iconic fireplaces at Stephen Starr's The Dandelion restaurant in Philadelphia or the Old Guard House Inn in Gladwyne? Played squash at Merion Cricket Club in Haverford or golf at Waynesborough Country Club in Paoli?
D.J. Cross has more certified technicians on staff than any other company in the Philadelphia region. In almost forty years, D.J. Cross has served nearly 35,000 families and businesses (34,397 to be exact). Experience not only means time under your belt and customers served, but also the certifications necessary to master the craft.
From a standard cleaning to minor repairs, D.J. Cross can quickly diagnose and address your basic needs with a Level I or Level II Inspection recommended by the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA). D.J. Cross specializes in complicated restorations to maintain your hearth whether it was built last year or before the turn of the last century.
From a two-story restaurant to a high-rise apartment complex, D.J. Cross uses specialized cleaning and inspection equipment designed for large diameter chimneys. Prevention is key in commercial maintenance. Your business, building or school can't afford a shut down. D.J. Cross provides detailed reports to help you be proactive in your budgeting and planning.
Reviews (15)
Chris Dwyer
Jun 22, 2022
Edward Hearn
Jun 08, 2022
Michael Masishin
May 28, 2022
Susan Welfley
Apr 28, 2022
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Apr 12, 2022
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Mar 21, 2022
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Mar 12, 2022
Fern Nibauer-Cohen
Feb 25, 2022
Tom G.
Dec 28, 2021
One of the best home maintenance/service experiences I've ever had. Tyler came to our house to clean our dryer vent. He was early but called in advance to make sure that was ok, very knowledgeable and thorough as he did the job. We even had an issue with our dryer that he helped diagnose after cleaning our vent. Highly recommend these guys and we will continue using for our annual dryer vent maintenance.
Cara Griffin
Dec 18, 2021
We have started the process with getting the chimneys and boxes in our historic home inspected for possible conversion back to wood burning from gas. Bob was on time, insightful, helpful, and provided so much information on what to possibly expect while we wait for the quote to do the necessary repairs. You can tell they are thoughtful, honest, and direct about the knowns and unknowns of a job. We are looking forward to proceeding with the conversions!
Elaine Deihl
Nov 13, 2021
DJ Cross will not disappoint when it comes to restoring your fireplace hearth, chimney, relining, etc. They came out in days of my call to give an estimate on my repair. It was back that same night by Tyler. Amazing knowledge as to what we needed. Bill and Andrew performed top notch work from relining, masonry, cleanliness of the work area etc. they updated me every step of the way.
I would highly recommend them for any Chimney work needed. They will not disappoint. My fireplace looks brand new and it is 50 years old. Do not hesitate to call. Thank you D.J. Cross. We are extremely happy! :-
I would highly recommend them for any Chimney work needed. They will not disappoint. My fireplace looks brand new and it is 50 years old. Do not hesitate to call. Thank you D.J. Cross. We are extremely happy! :-
Willow C.
Feb 23, 2020
Had an amazing experience with the staff at DJ Cross and the helpful Office Assistant Leslie. Friedman. I had several questions and she was patience and understanding with providing me with information. we bought a 100 year old home with a neglected fire place. With the experience at DJ Cross they were able to identify some significant structural issues and were able to restore our 100+yo fire place to brand new quickly, safely and at an affordable price.
The staff was very clean and did a wonderful job cleaning up after the repairs that was preformed on our home. I really appreciated the respect they gave to my home. I am very grateful for the work these gentlemen did and the high quality customer service received from Leslie Friedman. Would highly recommend!
The staff was very clean and did a wonderful job cleaning up after the repairs that was preformed on our home. I really appreciated the respect they gave to my home. I am very grateful for the work these gentlemen did and the high quality customer service received from Leslie Friedman. Would highly recommend!
Kevin S.
Oct 04, 2017
I won't let this organization back in my house - they are not on the up and up! I called for a chimney sweep for my woodburning fireplace which they quoted for $187. At the end of the call the person on the phone reminded me that I had two chimney's cleaned the last time and asked if i wanted them both done. I said I wasn't sure on the 2nd and she said they would take a look when they got here and let me know if it was needed.
She said there would be a savings on the 2nd chimney since they would already be there. Within 10 minutes after arriving the technician told my wife that both chimneys would need to be cleaned and they recommended cleaning our dryer vent - all at $187 a piece for a total of $560. My wife called me, I came home and relayed what their receptionist had told me about a discount on the 2nd chimney.
He accused me of lying - saying she wouldn't / shouldn't have told me that. Then I looked at the dryer vent that he inspected without a request or, permission, noting that it is about 18 long - I reached in with my hand and pulled out some lint - walah! It's clean! They are all about upselling things that I didn't need and with no consideration to providing value.
She said there would be a savings on the 2nd chimney since they would already be there. Within 10 minutes after arriving the technician told my wife that both chimneys would need to be cleaned and they recommended cleaning our dryer vent - all at $187 a piece for a total of $560. My wife called me, I came home and relayed what their receptionist had told me about a discount on the 2nd chimney.
He accused me of lying - saying she wouldn't / shouldn't have told me that. Then I looked at the dryer vent that he inspected without a request or, permission, noting that it is about 18 long - I reached in with my hand and pulled out some lint - walah! It's clean! They are all about upselling things that I didn't need and with no consideration to providing value.
Lauren A.
Apr 28, 2015
I wish there were the option to give zero stars because that is what I would have done. These people are crooks. There is no other way to put it and here is my story: I contracted this provider to do a perfunctory chimney sweep/cleaning as we were about to put our home on the market. I asked for a quote on this cleaning and they said $189. I booked the appointment.
On the day of the service, I was unable to be there but my husband was. I got a bill within a week for something in the neighborhood of $500 and asked my husband if he knew anything about it. He did not. I called them and asked what the extra $300+ was for and they responded that it was for the chimney scan. I obviously replied that we did not order this service and an argument ensued.
I had pretty much decided not to pay it and we proceeded to put our house on the market. They continued to call, mail and email me demanding payment, and I continued to argue with them. By March we were seeing interest in the house and after discussing things with our realtor decided that maybe knowledge was a good thing so there would be no surprises if and when our house went under contract.
So I paid the bill. A few weeks after I paid the bill we got an offer on our house. I then realized that we never got the report and so I had nothing about the chimney on my sellers disclosure. I contacted Dj Cross and asked about the report and they said they would get it to me by the end of the day or the next day. Did not receive anything. i called back 3 days letter, they said it was coming, it did not.
This went on for a couple of weeks and I was calling them every day. Finally I got a report (after our house went under contract and after the inspection which revealed some very minor chimney problems). Their report said, basically, that we would need to completely reconstruct our chimney and it would cost approx. $14K. I immediately asked for 2 other opinions on their report (it came with photos from the scan) and everyone said that these guys were crooks.
Either one of these other companies could have corroborated their story and probably gotten the business (no way was I giving it to DJ Cross) but they didn't. Do yourselves a favor and stay away from this company.
On the day of the service, I was unable to be there but my husband was. I got a bill within a week for something in the neighborhood of $500 and asked my husband if he knew anything about it. He did not. I called them and asked what the extra $300+ was for and they responded that it was for the chimney scan. I obviously replied that we did not order this service and an argument ensued.
I had pretty much decided not to pay it and we proceeded to put our house on the market. They continued to call, mail and email me demanding payment, and I continued to argue with them. By March we were seeing interest in the house and after discussing things with our realtor decided that maybe knowledge was a good thing so there would be no surprises if and when our house went under contract.
So I paid the bill. A few weeks after I paid the bill we got an offer on our house. I then realized that we never got the report and so I had nothing about the chimney on my sellers disclosure. I contacted Dj Cross and asked about the report and they said they would get it to me by the end of the day or the next day. Did not receive anything. i called back 3 days letter, they said it was coming, it did not.
This went on for a couple of weeks and I was calling them every day. Finally I got a report (after our house went under contract and after the inspection which revealed some very minor chimney problems). Their report said, basically, that we would need to completely reconstruct our chimney and it would cost approx. $14K. I immediately asked for 2 other opinions on their report (it came with photos from the scan) and everyone said that these guys were crooks.
Either one of these other companies could have corroborated their story and probably gotten the business (no way was I giving it to DJ Cross) but they didn't. Do yourselves a favor and stay away from this company.
Johanna W.
Aug 03, 2013
